Sunset-Union Valley
Campground · California · 119 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 119
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 37
- Accessible sites
- 4,922 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly named, the campground is a fantastic destination for colorful sunset views over the lake. All water activities are popular here, but it's also fun to bring a bike and explore the neighboring bike trail.Eldorado includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush can be found all around the region.
Recreation
On the water, sailing, boating and swimming are very popular. For hikers and bikers, the Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are great for exploring. Fishing in the lake includes rainbow, brown, mackinaw trout and kokanee salmon.The bike trail connects with the campground, near the boat ramp, and stretches for 4.8 miles along the eastern shores of the lake.
Facilities
The large campground has 121 single-unit sites including 30 tent-only spots. Amenities include a boat ramp with an accessible boarding dock, a paved parking area, dump station, vault toilets and drinking water. A swimming beach is also located onsite.
The First Come First Serve sites located at this campground remain listed as FF for the entire season. They will not show occupied/available as the status of these sites is ever changing. You must be on site at the campground to claim a FF site. No guarantees upon arrival that these FF sites will be avaiable.
Natural Features
Sunset Campground sits in the Crystal Basin at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Some sites are fully shaded while others sit in a meadow. The climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.Nearby Attractions
Venture to the nearby lake, Ice House Reservoir or hike up Twin Peaks to look down over Union Valley Reservoir.A restaurant and general store are within 5 miles of the campground.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (831) 245-6891 for general information.Charges & Cancellations
- Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
- Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
- Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
- Cancellation Fee: A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refunds for a cancelled reservation. Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 4 days before your arrival date. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (see Late Cancellation below).
- Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
The facts
- 119 bookable sites
- 178 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 37 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: AREA SUNSET-UNION VALLEY, Loop 1 SHADY, Loop 2 MEADOW, Loop 2 Meadow, Loop 3 SUNSET
Site types
- 114 Standard Nonelectric
- 59 Management
- 4 RV Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
178 campsites at Sunset-Union Valley
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| 001 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Loop 1 SHADY | Management | — | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Loop 1 SHADY | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 35 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 010 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 021 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 022 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 023 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 024 | Loop 1 SHADY | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 025 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 026 | Loop 1 SHADY | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 027 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 028 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | — | 20 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Severe | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 030 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 031 | Loop 1 SHADY | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 033 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 036 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 040 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 041 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 042 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 043 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
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| 045 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 046 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 047 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 048 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
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| 051 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
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| 053 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 054 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 055 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 056 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Management | — | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 057 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 058 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 059 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 060 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 061 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 062 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 063 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 064 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 065 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 066 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 067 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 068 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 069 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 070 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 071 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 18 | 🐾 |
| 072 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 073 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 074 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 075 | Loop 2 MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 037 | Loop 2 Meadow | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 038 | Loop 2 Meadow | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 039 | Loop 2 Meadow | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 076 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 077 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 078 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 079 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 080 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 081 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 082 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 083 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 084 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 085 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 086 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 087 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 088 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
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| 090 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 091 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 092 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 093 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 094 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 095 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 096 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 097 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 098 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 099 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 100 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 101 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 102 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Management | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 103 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 104 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 105 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 106 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 107 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | 🐾 |
| 108 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 109 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 110 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 111 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 112 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 113 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 114 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 115 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 116 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 117 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 118 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 119 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 120 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 121 | Loop 3 SUNSET | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
On Highway 50, east of Placerville, travel for 21 miles to the Icehouse Road turnoff on your left. Continue north for 16 miles to the campground.
38.86583, -120.40500 · 38°51'57.0"N 120°24'18.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | 44 | 50 | 56 | 63 | 72 | 82 | 90 | 89 | 83 | 66 | 51 | 43 |
| Low °F | 32 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 41 | 35 | 31 |
| Precip in | 9.6 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 9.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Sunset-Union Valley
- Can you reserve a site at Sunset-Union Valley?
- Yes, Sunset-Union Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sunset-Union Valley have?
- 178 sites in total, of which 119 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Sunset-Union Valley?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Sunset-Union Valley?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sunset-Union Valley.
- Are campfires allowed at Sunset-Union Valley?
- Campfires are allowed at Sunset-Union Valley. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Sunset-Union Valley
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Contact
- Phone 831-245-6891
- Email info@royalelkparkmanagement.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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